Getting Student Record Access

Follow the instructions below to request permission to view student information in Campus Connection:

1. Complete NDUS Data Privacy Training

• This training only needs to be completed once during an individual's employment within the ND University System
• This training *MUST* be completed prior to submitting the access request forms below
• Use NDUS credentials when logging in
• Instructions for Self-Enrolling in the Data Privacy Training Course
• Go to Blackboard

2. Complete NDSU FERPA Training

• This training needs to be completed each fiscal year (starting July 1st to June 30th of the following year)
• This training *MUST* be completed prior to submitting the access request forms below
• Use your BISON LOGIN credentials when logging in
• Instructions for completing trainings in Vector Solutions
• Go to Vector Solutions website
  • NOTE: Employees receive access to Vector Solutions one day after their official hire date
  • Under "My Assignments", look for "FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: Full Course"
  • Or, under "Extra Training", search for FERPA and select the course

3. Have Department Submit Access Request Form

NOTE: Users cannot request security for their own account. Requests must be made by a supervisor or department administrator on behalf of user who needs access.

DO NOT SUBMIT A FORM if the employee has not completed the Data Privacy and FERPA trainings listed above. Have the employee submit either a downloaded copy or a screen shot of their completion certificate to you as confirmation.

• Instructors and Teaching Assistants
• Academic Department Administrative Staff (Deans, Chairs, Academic Coordinators, Business Managers, etc.)
• Professional Advisors
• Non-Academic Staff (Admission, Financial Aid, Graduate School, Registration & Records, etc.)

Security access request forms are subject to verification of required trainings. Please allow 2-3 business days for processing. The user will be notified by ConnectND via email when their account has been activated.